Intp guide to dating

INTPs instinctively rebel in relationships where they feel smothered, stifled, or restrained.At the same time, less developed INTPs may find themselves drawn to individuals who are wounded or needy.Even if not directly engaging with them, they can feel enlivened by the background presence of others (assuming they are not perceived as obnoxious or intrusive).However, because of their dominant function’s penchant for inner control and autonomy (Ti), INTPs can be leery of making Fe commitments, which carry the potential to shackle their independence.

As the final function in their stack, understanding and integrating their Fe is critical to their self-actualization.Such qualities, combined with their intelligence and ambitiousness, can be of great appeal to prospective partners.Because of their Fe inferior, the INTP can enjoy being around people.At some level, INTPs feel like they need people and want an intimate relationship, while on another, they are afraid of losing themselves and their cherished freedom if they commit. Most partners are reluctant to grant them the degree of freedom and autonomy they desire, leading them to try to control the INTP.This of course, prompts the INTP to rebel, which causes the relationship to take a turn for the worse.